I’m Mark Bussetti – I’ve worked with OFI since 2012 as a manual handling training instructor.I have been involved in the health and fitness industry all my working life, ever since I graduated from…
Rosa Smith24 February 2024
My name is Maya, and I started my role as a Technical Training Advisor at Osteopaths For Industry in October 2023. In addition to my role as TTA, I am also in the process…
Rosa Smith22 February 2024
My name is Robbie Smith. I’m an osteopath based in Edinburgh, and I joined OFI in 2022.I had no impressive or emotional journey into osteopathy. I simply looked through the UCAS book to see…
Rosa Smith21 February 2024
My name is Stephen Kane, and I’m a Manual Handling Trainer and People Moving People Trainer for OFI. I’ve been working with OFI since October 2023.As a physiotherapist, my journey began with a degree…
Rosa Smith20 February 2024
Embracing Ergonomics: Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) From checking emails, proofreading a document, joining a meeting, or even sending a text – both our office work and daily routines are highly dependent…
Rosa Smith14 February 2024
Navigating Lower Limb Disorders in the Workplace Aching knees, sore legs, swollen feet – we often associate these uncomfortable sensations with strenuous exercises, like long walks or heavy lifting in the gym. What if…
Rosa Smith31 January 2024
OFI is thrilled to announce the expansion of our training services, introducing cutting-edge solutions for bariatric patient moving and handling. With over 35 years of industry expertise, our experience working with clients across countless…
Rosa Smith17 January 2024
Reducing Risk, Promoting Safety: The Laws on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Think of your workplace as an ecosystem: each constituent element works together to produce output and achieve its goals. One essential thing is to…
Rosa Smith3 January 2024
Why is Bariatric Handling Training Becoming More Important? At OFI, we’re excited to be expanding our portfolio of training services with the launch of our bariatric patient moving and handling training solutions¹. Brought to…
Rosa Smith19 December 2023
As an employer, protecting your employees' musculoskeletal health is critical to ensuring a safe and productive working environment. Upper limb disorders (ULDs) pose a significant risk to workers, causing discomfort and affecting their overall…
Rosa Smith6 December 2023
Over the last few years, many of us have swapped the office for our homes. We’ve switched up the time it would have taken us to commute on a packed-out train for a morning…
Rosa Smith22 November 2023
Health Monitoring: An Essential Tool. Health monitoring involves collecting early reports of symptoms from workers, providing valuable insights into their overall health and wellbeing.
Steve8 August 2023
Delving into the relationship between ageing and MSDs, exploring common risk factors and providing practical strategies to mitigate these risks and cultivate a resilient and thriving workforce, no matter the age of your team.
OFI Training Team17 July 2023
Starting a new job can be an exciting and challenging experience. However, research has shown that workers are as likely to have an accident within their first six months at work as they are…
OFI Training Team13 June 2023
“Your feet are one of the most overworked, underappreciated, and undervalued body parts, and they deserve your attention!” Lloyd Williams, MB BS FRCS (Tr&Orth) London-Based, Leading Consultant Specialist Foot and Ankle SurgeonWhen we’re rushing from…
OFI Training Team16 May 2023
A passion for better workplace health and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. If you’re looking to protect your employees’ musculoskeletal health, you’d benefit from our professional osteopath/physiotherapist-led services.
OFI Training Team18 April 2023
Lifting and manual handling are daily tasks in many workplaces, and it's vital to follow best practices to ensure your employee's safety. This post looks at the importance of having Manual Handling Risk Assessment…
OFI Training Team21 March 2023
The latest 2021/2022 statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain have recently been published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In this blog post we delve into the details.
Steve6 December 2022
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people in the UK to see a doctor or take time off work. Business woman with pain in lower back Modern day life of…
OFI Training Team23 October 2022
